Articles related to "Health Policy"

To get a handle on how to control rising health care costs, it's helpful to understand two key terms. One is "medical inflation" and the other is "cost containment."

Managing teacher's health in the classroom will help prevent illness from spreading through the classroom and the school.

A New York school nutrition audit found two-thirds of the schools selling junk food, a violation of state and federal school health policies.

Although many physician's groups have attempted to distance themselves from the drug industry, the ties between doctors and Big Pharma remain strong...for now.

As US medical costs spiral upward and more people have difficulty paying their bills, citizens look toward November for solutions to our health care crisis.

Study of health issue coverage of 48 different United States news outlets over an 18-month period by the Pew Center's Project for Excellence in Journalists.

Travel health insurance provides peace of mind for those going on vacation or a business trip far from home. But there are numerous options to choose from.

When looking for health insurance, compare each carrier's financial strength, longevity, service and other capabilities before making a decision.

Tips for diabetics on getting and keeping medical insurance.

Temporary or short-term health insurance can be a financial life-saver for recent college graduates or people between jobs.

Before going on vacation, especially overseas, travelers should find out whether their health insurance will cover all their emergency needs.

Human beings occupy a planet filled with complex challenges and difficult issues. Bioethics was developed to help people cope with advances in medicine and technology.

The American health care debate has focused on the public option but Hawaii has found a way to cover most of its residents without a government-run program.

With the increasing costs of specialized drugs, some insurance companies are refusing to pay for drugs prescribed for off-label conditions--what this means for you.

A new study has shown that adults who consume sweetened carbonated beverages are more likely to be overweight than those who do not drink sodas.

Massachusetts' secret to making health coverage available to all of its residents could serve as a model for other states.

A new study has shown that the financial burden of taxpayer supported Medicaid is much higher for people with substance abuse disorders, costing all citizens money.

The Kaiser Family Foundation provides research that shows that sexual content on television may influence youth behaviors.

Epidemiologists are at the center of the public health field. They perform studies to determine what factors cause or contribute to disease.

A graduate degree in public administration builds transferable skills in organizational governance, financial, human resources, program development and policy analysis.

Online nursing schools are becoming more popular as people look for more convenient options for further their career and obtaining a nursing degree.

An L.A. Care Health Plan project to place accessible examination tables and scales in clinics shows accommodating disabled patients improves preventative care for all.

A review of Michele Simon's book, subtitled, "How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back"

Consumer Reports recently introduced a new online hospital comparison tool. Compare hospitals online to find the most expensive and the cheapest hospitals in your town.

Female genital cutting (FGC) resides within a highly controversial and complex terrain marked by diverse discourses, practices, experiences, and elimination efforts.

Virginity pledges are a popular tool used in abstinence-only sex education. Are they effective in preventing teens from having sex before marriage?

Researchers are looking at herbal medicine (Gymnema), massage therapy, Yoga, Integrative Manual Therapy to help the 171 million people worldwide with diabetes.

At their June conference, the U.S. Conference of Mayors recognized that bicycling should be promoted for many reasons including transportation, environment, and health.

Newspaper readership is shrinking due to a variety of problems, one of which is not keeping the public properly informed about issues that effect their lives.

As the World Health Organization raises the Swine Flu pandemic threat to Level 5, discussions prohibiting group assemblies, like going to the movies, may be considered.

The health care system in the United States is under scrutiny as more citizens lose insurance benefits. Swiss and Dutch systems cover all but one percent of citizens.

For non smokers exposure to second hand cigarette smoke while having an alcoholic drink may lead to heart and liver damage.

Vitamin D influences immune system cells, particularly dendrites (D-cells). Deficiencies of vitamin D interfere with D-cell function and contribute to autoimmunity.

Under government guidelines, employers in the United States are obligated to ensure safe conditions and respond appropriately to workplace accident compensation claims.

Nina Saville interviews Ann Alexander and asks, "Have the loopholes in the systems which allowed Dr Shipman to kill over 200 patients been plugged?"

"The FDA adverse event reports on the HPV vaccine read like a catalog of horrors." (Thomas Fitton, President, Judicial Watch)

Certain diseases do not have screening tests in place, even those that should. The explanation for this requires an understanding of what makes a good screening test.

Heart attacks and strokes, once thought to be predominantly diseases of prosperous western societies, cause far more deaths in developing countries than AIDS does

Online calculator provides sample premium rates for Travel Emergency Health Insurance that covers international visitors from virtually any country in the world.

Many great inventors, scientists, artists, musicians, writers, political and military leaders, and humanitarians have been cat lovers.

Recess is emerging as a valuable tool consisting of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive benefits. Both students and teachers benefit from recess.